Your Mexican Friend

Mexico City on the Move: From Combis to the Metro Get ready to navigate the heart of the city! 🚇 In this bilingual episode (Spanish/English) , we dive into the organized chaos of Mexico City’s transit system. From the...

In this episode, I have a very special conversation with Dima, a Russian artist who currently works at Cirque du Soleil Joya in Mexico. We talk about what it was like to arrive from Russia to a completely different...

In this fully bilingual (Spanish/English) episode of Your Mexican Friend, Carlos takes you through the magic, the myth, and the business of Lucha Libre—from its modern origins in 1933 with Salvador Lutteroth and the...

This listening episode (A1–A2 level) is narrated by Carlos and introduces learners to a typical day in Mexico and how people get around in everyday life. First, Carlos describes his daily routine. He wakes up early...

In this episode of Your Mexican Friend, Carlos explores how traveling can transform the way you learn a language, not only through practice, but through the mindset shift it creates. He explains that traveling turns the...

In this episode of Your Mexican Friend—spoken bilingually in Spanish and English—Carlos explains why learning Spanish in 2026 is different: there are more tools and technology than ever, but also more distractions...

Hi, I’m Carlos. In this episode, I’ll tell you what my life is like in Mexico City: what my neighborhood is like, my favorite place in the city, and the Mexican traditions I love. You’ll hear about the typical city...

🎙️ Spanish Conversations (Intermediate Level): Asking for Directions, Moving, and Job Interviews 🇲🇽 In this episode, we’ll practice three essential situations for any intermediate Spanish learner: 🧭 How to ask for...

Can you really learn Spanish by listening to music? Absolutely — especially when it comes from 10 incredible artists who not only make great music, but also help you absorb the language through rhythm, emotion, and...

🎙️ Episode: Iconic Mexican TV Series In this episode, I take you on a nostalgic and fun journey through some of the most iconic Mexican TV shows — from timeless classics like Chespirito and El Chavo del 8 to more...

In recent years, Mexico City has become a hotspot for digital nomads, remote workers, and expats—especially from the United States. But beneath the vibrant street life and trendy neighborhoods, a silent crisis is...

¿Quieres sonar como un verdadero mexicano? 🇲🇽🗣️ NIvel Intermedio En este episodio practicamos español con diálogos reales llenos de slang mexicano. Escucha cómo hablan los chilangos, aprende expresiones cotidianas...

In this episode, we explore how drug trafficking power is distributed across Mexico from a geographic, territorial, and political perspective. We analyze the main cartels operating in the country, the regions they...

Want to sound like a true Mexico City local? In this episode, I’ll teach you 10 100% chilango phrases that people in CDMX use every single day. From the classic “¡órale, güey!” to expressions like “me cayó el veinte” or...

🎙️ Spanish for Beginners: Everyday Conversations In this episode, you’ll hear four basic dialogues in Spanish, set in real-life situations: the supermarket, a restaurant, a party, and a hotel. After each dialogue...